1. When she learns the truth about being a twin, Margaret feels:
(a) Angry. She is furious that her parents had not told her the truth previously.
(b) Curious. She wants to learn more, and becomes intent on researching missing information.
(c) Enlightened. She now understands her lifelong feeling of loneliness.
(d) Elated. She is happy that she has a sister and is eager to meet her.

2. Who meets Margaret at the door of Miss Winter's house?
(a) A cranky, impolite butler named Jansen.
(b) Judith, the housekeeper.
(c) Miss Winter, herself.
(d) A young child who holds a large black dog on a leash.

3. What is one overwhelming first impression of Vida Winter's house?
(a) The laughter of children.
(b) The fragrance of lilacs.
(c) It is entirely silent.
(d) An odd odor that reminds Margaret of a funeral home.

4. As Margaret settles into her bedroom on her first night in Vida Winter's house, she rearranges which aspect of the bedroom?
(a) She moves the heavy chair nearer to the fireplace in order to stay warm.
(b) She takes down the heavy curtains from the windows.
(c) The canopy bed frightens her because she cannot see into the room, so she removes the curtain.
(d) A picture on the wall troubles her, so she turns it around to face the wall.

5. In their first interview, Winter reveals to Margaret a painful bit of her history earlier than she wanted to.
(a) Her father was mentally ill and commited suicide.
(b) She had a child out of wedlock who died at age three.
(c) She had eloped with a disreputable man; he left her after only seven months of marriage.
(d) At age 16, she experienced a massive fire.